If species A and B are more closely related to each other than either is to species C, then species A and B must
A) share a more recent common ancestor.
B) be more similar physically overall.
C) share more derived homologies (synapomorphies).
D) a and c
E) a, b, and c

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Species A and B sharing a more recent common ancestor and more derived homologies (synapomorphies) are both indicators of closer evolutionary relationships, which does not necessarily imply greater physical similarity overall.

If Species a and B Are More Closely Related to Each